U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer Rejects Canadian Retaliation, Warns of Potential Import Bans
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has stated that the Trump administration will not tolerate further retaliatory measures from Canada following Ottawa's introduction of dollar-for-dollar tariffs. In an interview with CBC News, Greer asserted that the U.S. would not "just sit down and take" additional retaliation and would pursue its trade policy in a manner that best serves American interests. Greer also indicated that the U.S. might consider banning certain Canadian goods, describing this as an extreme measure not previously undertaken. He disputed Canada's claims that last-minute U.S. changes led to the collapse of trade talks, arguing that Canada's subsequent requests were excessive for the United States. Greer emphasized that the U.S. aims to re-industrialize after experiencing significant job losses and factory closures over the past 25 years due to globalization. He also clarified that the U.S. views steel, aluminum, and autos as national security measures, which fall within the exclusions of ... 
